A Sikh man in Windsor, Ontario shot video of himself being told to leave a GoodLife Fitness gym because he had on his kirpan. He asked the worker, "Am I being removed right now?" The worker's request came during a normal visit, by the account. The gym owner later apologized directly to the member. GoodLife Fitness told staff the employee broke no rules and would face no discipline. The event has since sparked attention from community members. Supporters of the member say the kirpan holds strong religious value. GoodLife has described its policies around personal items on its premises. The footage shows the worker talking in a measured tone while asking him to exit. The member asks for clarification about the motivation for the move. Detractors say the situation creates concerns about how religious items are handled. Regional organizations have weighed in on the outcome. The company's comment emphasized employee conduct across locations in Ontario. The member said he felt embarrassed during the conversation. He has since considered his options going forward, by published reports.